663: Majoring In The Minors

Reflections on a range of personal, societal, and cultural issues, touching on personal growth, career choices, and the value of self-education over formal education. Companies that exploit workers, expecting them to gain advanced skills without fair compensation are critiqued, highlighting the struggles employees face in low-wage jobs due to the lack of opportunities for advancement. In sports, Ohio State’s football program for avoiding tough opponents early in the season, contrasting this with other teams, and hoping that Big Ten expansion will address this. The conversation then shifts to entertainment, from Reasonable Doubt to the interconnected nature of Marvel’s Universe, and finally, frustrations about social media discourse on serious issues vs trivial ones.

643: Leveling the Playing Field

In this podcast, Tony covers a wide range of topics, including the reboot of the site, NFL discussions touching on recent games, injuries, and trades, and the challenges of leveling the playing field in sports and education. He delves into the challenges facing the Olympics and the possibility of adding flag football. Tony also expresses his enthusiasm for the Max streaming platform, sharing upcoming content and addressing the age of cartoon characters, such as the Simpson’s. He raises concerns about state funding inequity for HBCU’s following a recent report and of the broader funding inequities in education, emphasizing the need for resources in disadvantaged areas. Additionally, Tony discusses the Tyrese Nichols case and advocates for a fair examination of the facts. He concludes by giving the Tasty Blacks rankings and a Thirst Days update